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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
2
In a prompted notice a committee discusses arrears handling and how notices are sent or not sent. It states that pension or benefit actions may be withheld if not properly ordered and that requests for changes require both old and new addresses.
The Indianapolis News notes a August deficit of 6.32 million dollars, totaling 23.75 million for the year. Expenditures reached 51.24 million against receipts of 44.90 million, calling for retrenchment and stronger economy while praising military funding limits. It also reports on Democratic Party organization in New York preparing a large volunteer effort for Parker.
A group of hustling young Democrats plan to organize a Young Men’s Democratic Club with County Chairman W. H. Lichthorn. The club would attend meetings in a body, keep first voters together, and guide the young Democracy. A definite action is expected soon.
The Delphi Times Citizens editorial rails at Theodore Roosevelt in a struggle over constitutional limits during campaigns. It cites a power play by Morgan and pressure from Wall Street, while Uncle Joe Cannon tours for the Republicans, praising Bryan and attacking Roosevelt and the Constitution.
The pamphlet argues tariffs unfairly burden households, saying the average family pays about 110 a year in taxes, of which 94 goes to trusts. It claims 95 goes to trusts and 15 to tariffs, detailing how nearly every household item grows costly under protection and urging voters to oppose trust funding. Compressive figures support the claim.
Chas A Towne declares in Fort Wayne that the nation must elect a president who loves and upholds the constitution, contrasting Roosevelt as an egotist who would overturn it with Parker as a guardian of constitutional government. He argues the Democratic ticket defends popular government and warns that failure would threaten democratic progress for ages.
The Decatur Democrat accuses George W. Cromer of holding secret meetings last week across Adams county to push political tricks. It labels him a ward politician and questions his fitness for Congress given his alleged covert tactics.
The piece harshly criticizes President Roosevelt for expanding a world meddling foreign policy and a strong navy. It contrasts his Cuba policy with Washington restraint and accuses him of domestic corruption, race prejudice, and moral inconsistency in defending an aggressive, interventionist stance.
A broad critique notes rising municipal indebtedness and frequent bond issues while citizens demand value from spending. Federal expenditure growth is highlighted with a warning that reform in administrative costs is overdue. The piece argues the Democratic party is a citizen body upholding core principles, not a machine.
The piece lauds Alton Brooks Parker as the ideal Democratic nominee for president, portraying him as a plain, honest jurist from New York who would restore balance of power, resist corruption, and govern with sober, practical leadership. It condemns populist excesses and extols Parker’s integrity and fitness.
The retailer forecasts a busy season as new goods flood in. With a policy of steady profits, the Economy Store plans to move inventory quickly and offer a wide range of merchandise.
Fall walking skirts for women priced at 2.98 and 4.98 with a wide range of colors and styles. Bulk discounts on flannelette waistings, wool fabrics, and rayon blends. Window of offers includes blankets, towels, table linens, lace embroidery waistlines, and velvet or woolen garments with substantial savings throughout the catalog.
Shoes for fall include ladies calf skin and box calf at 1.48 dollars. Fine dress shoes in many styles from 1.98 to 2.48. Misses calf skin school shoes 1.25, dress shoes 1.50. Men's seamless working shoes 1.24, Top Notch and cress shoes 1.48. Boys' good wear shoes 0.98, solid knockers 1.24, and 1.48 for other pairs.
Hon W H Eichhorn returns from Indianapolis with news of Daniel W Simms's October 5 address to rally Democrats. Democratic headquarters reopen over Barons candy store as party workers prepare a reception and push a vigorous campaign through November.
The press notes commodity prices up about 37 percent since 1896 per Dun and Bradstreet reports while denying campaign use. Roosevelt defends record amid attacks and is accused of windmill tilting and inaction. Democratic editors critique Roosevelt on lynch law, constitutions, and pacifist Quakers.
The report alleges Indiana Republicans plan to pressure Aryan with tough questions about silver, Parker, and the Commoner. The text criticizes the approach as the work of locals who lack broader exposure.
A public letter to George F. Parker from Rosemount New York dated September 17 asks that the Democratic campaign book avoid any content that harms President Roosevelt’s personal honor. The writer notes an Evening Post critique of the Republican text and urges civility in response.
The piece notes skepticism within Republicans about carrying Indiana while predicting a late push by Taggart. It reports Gen. Weaver’s progress on Thursday night and notes Maine Republican lead shrinking to about 26,000 from 34,000 four years earlier. Banner Want Ads promise results.
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